The BFG U

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Duration:
87 mins
Year produced:
1989
Director:
Brian Cosgrove
Cast:
David Jason
Amanda Root
Angela Thorne

This animated adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl story tells of a lonely young girl and her unlikely friendship with the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG). Early one morning at the orphanage where she lives, Sophie catches a glimpse of the BFG doing something odd with a large trumpet over the children's beds – soon, she discovers his mission is to harvest the childrens’ dreams. Together, the pair embark on a quest to quash the mean-spirited giants responsible for nightmares, enlisting the help of the army along the way - and even Her Majesty The Queen.

Average rating:
4 stars out of 5 (30 votes)

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Reviews

This reviewer rated this film as 5 star out of 5 29 April 2008
Alex from Rosendale Primary School

I hate it hate it hate it

24 June 2008
Reviewer 2 from Fane Street Primary School

We liked this film. The Giant was a bit scary at first but we loved watching it all.

29 September 2008
David from Erganagh PS

The best bit of the film was the rat and the stars with the dreams.
David age 5, Erganagh Primary School

This reviewer rated this film as 5 star out of 5 29 September 2008
Jamie from Erganagh PS

29th September, 2008
I liked the army bit of the film and the part at the palace. I liked the whole film.
Jamie Age 6 Erganagh Primary School

This reviewer rated this film as 2 star out of 5 29 September 2008
Ben from Erganagh PS

29th September 2008
I really liked the film. I thought the soldiers were funny getting the big giants.
Ben age 5 Erganagh Primary School

Fascinating facts

The character of Sophie is named after Roald Dahl's granddaughter – actress and model Sophie Dahl.